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Fairytale #14 – The Lamp

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Michael

I loved the visits to my grandmother’s house. Her house was a treasure trove of nic nacs spread all over the place and in so many different rooms. ‘Just stuff I have picked up over the years,’ She would say. … Continue reading →

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Poetics: Shattering the World and Rebuilding It – A Man Again

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Michael

It was the smugness Of your punctuous words Gouging, Ripping at my soul Leaving me selfless Floundering Homeless. My skeletal remains Dragged behind me Aimless Lost Devastated. I heard your calumnious tales Spread joyfully around town. You wanted me crushed … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 55 – Controversial

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Michael

It’s terrible Self-destructive It robs one of self-esteem Its like a part of you has up and left. I was embarrassed to discover At just the wrong moment really That what once worked so well Had gone away Like it … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 54 – Hope – Stand Up.

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Michael

You can’t give up. It would be scandalous The message you give out From such an action To those who are your nemeses You cannot let them win. I have watched you in action You have charisma You look good … Continue reading →

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Wordle #14 – Reggie Burg

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Michael

It was a case that could only be described. The body of the young woman found face down in the garden of Reggie Burg, one time philanderer and part time weekend seismologist. He had made a name for himself in … Continue reading →

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Prompt #61 “Toska” – What If?

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Michael

William Blake Another day dawns I look towards where your head should be Your body resplendent beside me. I wonder what if? You stayed You listened I heard I listened. So many moments lost Anger Frustration I miss you despite … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 53 – A secret – Injustice

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Michael

It gnaws Frustrates Haunts. Reason? Its best they said to say nothing People will be hurt You wouldn’t want that would you? It’s the festering injustice The wrong Loss of character Humiliation You don’t deserve It’s unfair. If I say … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 51 – Loss of sense – Sight

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Michael

I waited years Then this. With tubes into and out of me My head wrapped like a mummy So much anger Mystery Why me? I hear them say Blind I hear them say Bad luck. My mind retains you The … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 49 – Banana, Sunshine, Toenail

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Michael

Summer sun calls for you To break on out, Bask in nature’s warmth. You’ve limited time To laze about Feed languidly upon natures bounty Bananas from the Top Banana Plentiful, Tasty Nothing’s as good. Your bare feet dance among the … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 47 – If walls could talk – Wallsy and Morts.

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Michael

It’s good being a wall The stories I could tell. My friend, in fact my bestest friend Mortar, oh I have to admit I’m really stuck over him And it’s a good thing really We are bound to each other. … Continue reading →

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